Everton breakthrough star Ross Barkley, 20, was named in a youthful England World Cup squad yesterday, but Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick only made the standby list.

Liverpool's 19-year-old winger Raheem Sterling and Southampton's 18-year-old left-back Luke Shaw also made the cut in a squad that contained only six players with previous World Cup experience.

"They have imposed themselves and imposed their ability in my thinking," said England manager Roy Hodgson.

"If I picked my squad in October after the last two World Cup qualifiers, then it might have looked different."

Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole announced his international retirement on Sunday after being informed by Hodgson that he would not be selected.

"Ashley is a player that I and the rest of my staff appreciate," Hodgson said. "He is a magnificent player and what he's done for England is second to none. Luke Shaw has had a wonderful season. One player has 107 caps and one has many caps to come."

Frank Lampard was selected alongside Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney.

Phil Jones, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Jack Wilshere were also named in the 23-man list.